The Diary of a Nobody
Author: George Grossmith
Weedon Grossmith’s 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Pooter. Pooter’s diary chronicles his daily routine, which includes small parties, minor embarrassments, home improvements, and his relationship with a troublesome son. The small minded but essentially decent suburban world he inhabits is b….Read More
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